Transport & Logistics

This sector provides employment opportunities in various administrative and managerial roles in manufacturing, retail, supply chain management, transportation, energy resources and other companies.

Logistics & Transportation sector is of high importance as it drives the supply of goods & services from one place to another and the speed, efficiency and money flow in this domain has a direct impact on the industries and eventually the economy.

The last two decades have seen Indian Logistics & Transportation Sector grow from a dedicated warehousing and transportation oriented service to a value added service like domestic/international freight forwarding, customs clearance, reverse logistics etc.

Growth Drivers

Streamlining of Indirect Tax Structure

Infusion of Qualified Workforce

Globalization of Manufacturing System

Increased Demand of 3PL Services

Logistics Managment as a Strategic Tool

Investments in Transportation Infrastructure

Career Path

Indian & Foreign Logistics firms

Manufacturing companies

Public/Private Ports

Third Party Logistics firms

Retail establishments

Transportation companies

Pharmaceutical organisations

Freight Forwarders

Government Agencies

Shipping and Liner companies

Importers and Sourcing organisations

IT companies

Management Consulting firms

Constituents of Transport & Logistics Sector

Road Transport : India, with second largest road network in the world, caters to approximately 65% of the freight and 85% of the passenger traffic. The Road transport dominates the transport sector, with 4.6% share in India’s GDP.

Rail Transport : The Indian Railways controls the Asia’s Largest and World’s second largest rail network, which is divided into 16 different zones.

Air Transport : The Air transport has seen a considerable increase in total cargo traffic in a decade or so. The cargo carried by India, accounts for 2% of the international trade. India is currently the world's 9th largest Aviation market. Air passenger traffic in India is growing at a tremendous pace. Freight traffic is expected to reach five times the current levels by 2035.

Marine Transport : The Indian Marine Transport has 12 major ports and 200 non-major ports. The Port & Shipping sector is projected to attract significant private investment due to robust port infrastructure, strong growth potential, a favorable investment climate and sops provided by State Governments

The Indian Logistics sector, valued currently at ~US$ 125 billion, is projected to grow at 10-12% for the next 3 years. As per estimates, the industry employs over 45 million people and is growing at the rate of 15% pa, with sub sectors growing at 30-40% pa.